OCD

Question 1

Defining Characteristic

Answer 1

Presence of obsessions, compulsions, or both

Question 2

What separates it

Answer 2

The obsessions or compulsions are time-consuming or cause clinically significant distress or impairment in important areas of functioning.

Question 3

Treatments

Answer 3

Medication (SSRI’s) and Therapy (exposure+ response prevention)

Question 4

Disorders likely to occur with

Answer 4

Body dysmorphic disorder, GAD, MDD, BPD

Question 5

Causes

Answer 5

genetics, brain abnormalities, and the environment

Question 6

Time it has to occur

Answer 6

The obsessions or compulsions are time consuming (e.g., take more than 1 hour per day) or cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.